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Dr. Nelson Handal, MD
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry* Age 73
Dr. Nelson Handal, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Nelson Handal, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Dothan, AL.
Dr. Nelson Handal, MD

Dr. Nelson Handal, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry* Age 73
Dothan, AL
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Nelson Handal, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Dothan, AL.
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About Dr. Nelson Handal, MD

Dr. Handal graduated from Universidad Mayor De San Andres, Facultad De Medicina in 1981 and completed a residency at Suny At Syracuse College Of Medicine. Dr. Nelson Handal, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Dothan, AL and has 45 years experience. Dr. Handal currently practices at Dothan Behavioral Medicine Clinic PC and is affiliated with HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital and Mizell Memorial Hospital. Dr. Handal has experience treating conditions like ADHD and-or ADD, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Phobia, Panic Disorder, Anxiety, Conduct and Other Emotional Adolescent Disorders, Conduct Disorder, Separation Anxiety, Developmental and Learning Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Speech, Language and Learning Disorders, Major Depressive Disorder, Autism and Bipolar Disorder among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Handal's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Handal also speaks German and Spanish. Dr. Handal is board certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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ADHD and-or ADD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Phobia
ADHD and-or ADD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Phobia
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Panic Disorder
Anxiety
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Conduct and Other Emotional Adolescent Disorders
Conduct Disorder
Separation Anxiety
Developmental and Learning Disorders
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Major Depressive Disorder
Autism
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Bipolar Disorder
Impulse Control Disorders
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Eating Disorders
Adjustment Disorder
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Bulimia
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Schizophrenia
Binge Eating Disorder
Dissociative, Conversion, and Factitious Disorders
Personality Disorders
Delusional Disorder
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Anorexia
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Asperger's Syndrome
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Borderline Personality Disorder
Combination Drug Dependence
Conversion Disorder
Cyclical Vomiting
Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
Dependent Personality Disorder
Depersonalization Disorder
Dissociative Disorder
Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
Gender Dysphoria
Hypochondriasis
Learning Disabilities
Manic Disorder
Mood Disorders
Nightmare Disorder
Nondependent Hallucinogen Abuse
Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
Nondependent Opioid Abuse
Nondependent Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Abuse
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)
Opioid Dependence
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Paraphilia
Pica Childhood
Psychiatric Diseases
Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizophreniform Disorder
Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Dependence
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Somatoform Disorders
Suicidal Ideation
ADHD Testing
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Lab Service
Psychological Testing
Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)
QEEG (Quantitative Encephalogram)

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • LocalPlus
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Seamless HMO
    Cigna HMO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • BlueCard PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage

Where Dr. Nelson Handal, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Dothan Behavioral Medicine Clinic PC
    408 Healthwest Dr, Dothan, AL 36303
  2. 2 Key Changes LLC
    101 Medical Dr, Dothan, AL 36303
    Monday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 18:00
  3. 3 Emerald Coast Therapeutics PLLC
    141 Mack Bayou Loop Ste 301, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
  4. 4 Office
    141 Scouting Cir, Troy, AL 36081

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Meet Dr. Nelson Handal, MD

Languages Spoken
German
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Psychiatry
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Handal's Practice

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Dr. Handal frequently treats the following conditions: ADHD and-or ADD, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Phobia, Panic Disorder, Anxiety, Conduct and Other Emotional Adolescent Disorders, Conduct Disorder, Separation Anxiety, Developmental and Learning Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Speech, Language and Learning Disorders, Major Depressive Disorder, Autism and Bipolar Disorder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Nelson Handal, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital and Mizell Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Nelson Handal, MD holds board certification in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychiatry.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Universidad Mayor De San Andres, Facultad De Medicina
    1981
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychiatry
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Syracuse University Hospital
    1990
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Suny At Syracuse College Of Medicine
    1994
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    1996
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Nelson Handal, MD Practices

  • HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

    449 W 23rd St, Panama City, FL

  • Mizell Memorial Hospital

    702 N Main St, Opp, AL

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